IRS Ends Paper Refund Checks and Pushes Direct Deposit Under Executive Order 14247
Starting in 2026, the IRS will make electronic direct deposit the default for tax refunds, ending most paper…
DOL Pauses Some PERM Processing Ahead of Government Shutdown January 30, 2026
A potential government shutdown on January 30, 2026, could suspend Department of Labor PERM processing. While USCIS stays…
US Guidance Revises Change of Status (cos) and H-1B 60-Day Grace Period
The FY 2027 H-1B cap season introduces wage-weighted selection rules effective February 27, 2026. This update covers essential…
H-1B Workers Face New Rules After 60-Day Grace Period Ends I-94
The FY 2027 H-1B cap season kicks off in March 2026 using the beneficiary-centric model. Employers and workers…
FAA and TSA Advance 14 CFR Part 108 to Digital Flight Rules (dfr) Bvlos
The FAA is standardizing BVLOS drone flights under Part 108, expanding weight limits to 1,320 pounds and requiring…
House Panel Okays Bill for Digital Pilot Certificates
H.R. 2247, approved by a House Committee, authorizes the use of digital pilot and medical certificates for FAA…
U.S. Expands Requirements Under Canada-U.S. Visa and Immigration Information-Sharing Agreement, Expanded Data Sharing, Making America Safe Again
The U.S. and Canada have expanded their immigration data-sharing agreement to include biometrics for permanent residents. Under DHS…
California Workplace Know Your Rights Act Senate Bill 294 Requires Notice
The Workplace Know Your Rights Act (SB 294) introduces mandatory rights education and emergency contact protocols for California…
Uscis, Office Closures, Hazardous Weather Shut Multiple Midwest Offices
A 'monster' winter storm on January 23, 2026, has closed USCIS offices in 13 states. Biometrics appointments will…
New US Immigration Rules 2026: Ensuring HR-Tax Compliance for Foreign Staff
UK R&D tax claims now require a mandatory digital Additional Information Form (AIF) filed before the tax return.…
California, Know Your Rights Act Notice Due February 1, 2026
SB 294 mandates California employers deliver annual stand-alone workplace rights notices by February 1, 2026, and implement emergency…
Paraguay Sees 63% Surge, 47,687 Residency Applications Filed in 2025
Paraguay recorded 47,687 residency applications in 2025, a 63% year-on-year increase. Brazilians represent nearly half of all applicants,…
Frontline Dignity Holds How to Be an Ethical Witness Training in Pittsburgh
A 'How to be an Ethical Witness' training in Pittsburgh addressed a sharp rise in regional immigration enforcement.…
DHS Website Traffic Jumps 68.49% After CBP Home Self-Deportation Launch
The U.S. government has launched CBP Home, a mobile platform under Project Homecoming designed to facilitate self-deportation. Shifting…